PURPLES

Purple

#EC5BE2

RGB 236, 91, 226 · HSL 304°, 79%, 64% · CMYK 0, 61, 4, 7

Purple is #EC5BE2 in HEX — rgb(236, 91, 226), hsl(304°, 79%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 61%, 4%, 7%).

Purple pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 304°, 79%, 64%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#EC5BE2
RGB236, 91, 226
HSL304°, 79%, 64%
HSV304°, 61%, 93%
CMYK0, 61, 4, 7
Decimal15490018
CSS RGBrgb(236, 91, 226)
CSS HSLhsl(304, 79%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Springtime Bloom 100B-5

ΔE 9.5 · #E46FEC

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 33.6 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 34.1 · #D96CAD

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 35.4 · #D15B9B

Dulux

Possessive Pink S49H7

ΔE 36 · #C562A1

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2077-40

ΔE 38.8 · #DC7CB5

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 39.9 · #D26EA4

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 40.5 · #DE4C8A

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 42.9 · #C37CB3

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 44.4 · #B54D7F

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 44.7 · #C9709E

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 46.3 · #AA3E71

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 46.5 · #C6628C

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 53 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 58.9 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 61.7 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EC5BE2
#5BEC64

Analogous

#AD5BEC
#EC5BE2
#EC5B9A

Triadic

#EC5BE2
#E2EC5B
#5BE2EC

Split-Complementary

#EC5BE2
#9AEC5B
#5BECAD

Tetradic

#EC5BE2
#ECAD5B
#5BEC64
#5B9AEC

Monochromatic

#9B1292
#E01AD2
#EC5BE2
#F49FEE
#FCE4FA

Rectangle

#EC5BE2
#EC645B
#5BEC64
#5BE2EC

Compound

#EC5BE2
#EC5B9A
#5BEC64
#5BECAD

Variations

Lighter

#F07CE8
#EDA3E8
#F1CDEE

Darker

#EA1BDC
#A80C9D
#64055D

Saturation

#B98DB6
#EC5BE2
#F551EA

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

2.93:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

7.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EC5BE2
#9AACE0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EC5BE2
#8484D6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EC5BE2
#E28278

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity
PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic
luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#F071C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#EC5BE2

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#DE76E9

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEE8ED

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3DD947

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color 
color: #EC5BE2;
CSS — background 
background-color: #EC5BE2;
CSS Variable 
--color-purple: #EC5BE2;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'purple': '#EC5BE2' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#EC5BE2] text-[#EC5BE2]
SCSS 
$purple: #EC5BE2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC5BE2?

#EC5BE2 is Purple, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #EC5BE2 warm or cool?

Purple reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Purple?

Purple works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Purple?

You can download Purple on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Purple?

The hex code is #EC5BE2. In RGB it's 236, 91, 226, and in HSL it's 304°, 79%, 64%.

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